The National tribune., 1887-08-04
RELIEF CORPS NEWS.
Gleanings from National Headquar-
terS--NOteS from the Departments.
HEADQUARTERS woMAS's RELIEF CORPS,
SAN Francisco, CAL.
ELIZABETH D'A. KLINE. National President.
NELLIE q. BACKUs. National Secretary.
DEPARTMENT OF cALIFORNIA.
Department GleanInss.


AT o'clock nine old maids elaborntely dressed in
costumes of 100 years ago. took their positions upon
theplaiform and opened the exercises by singing
y" Aud Lang Syne,V following with Grandmoth-
er's Caution" and Cousin Jedediah." The old
time songs and = old maid" were very amusing.
Judge Dibble Commander of Lincoln Post, acted
as auctioneer. and sold every old maid for very
good price, some of the purchasers being so well
pleased with their bargains that they carried away
two. Before the auction began Commander Dibble
briefly and concsely stated the aims and objects of
the Wonan's Relief Corps and the able assistance
this valued auxiliary had rendered the Grand Army
Of the Republic all over the United States and also
paid quite a glowing tribute to Lincoln Corps,
speaking in the highest terms of its loyalty and
lationshp 10 Lincoln Post After the auction the
Virginia reel after which the entire asemhlage en-.
joyed dancing to most excellent music, which was
generously furnished by Bailey's Band. Il was
1890 o'clock before tire last strains of Home,
Sweet Home" were played, and even then the
merry throng seemed loath to disperse. The result
financially aud socially was grand success. Lin
coin Corps Is working for grand bazar. Formal
thanks have been received from the Post for the
FouTth-of-July lunch
Fred. Steele Corps, San Luis obispo, Mary L.
Walker President, is arranging for an entertain
ment, benefit Woman's Relief Corps Home.
The location has been selected, plans are being
drawn and all that is needed is tho necessary funds
10 proceed 10 the erection of the building. The
association is determined not to contract debts
and will wait until they have S. eco or $4,000 be-
fore beginning to build.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Joe Hooker Corps. No 3. Sioux
Falls, furnished refreshments ut a Campfire held
by the Post, and realized the snug sum of S6i This
Corps has for its Secretary Alma ). Bennett, NJ. d.,
Senior Past Department President, whose expert
ence during the war as a nurse renders her sympa-
thics strong FOR the soldier and his helpless ones.
She Is ever ready TO respond to calls for the sd-
vancement OF the cause she has so ably represent
ed As she expresses il. ~ have never been mus
tered out OF service or had my commission re-
voked, and hope 10 go on while warm hearts aud
willing hands will avail for the veteran or his
ioxaI nup - he haz m WILLINGNESS N
take OF the time this Fall from her extensive
medical practice and devote ii TO lecturng tour
through the sections Of our Territory where the
W.R.C. has not yet been Organized. Post Com
manders should bear this in mind and would do
well 10 call on her to lecture for them.
Meade Corps, No. &C. organized in Gettysburg
May % shows n commendAiJle zeal by giving a dime
social June 10. The patrons were entertained by
musical snd literary program and short speeches
by old soldiers
Iroquois Corps. No. %. of Iroauois. had their
President. Mrs Mary L. Drake called East to at
tend the National Home Missionary Society to
represent Dakota at their annual meeting in Sara
tOga. Since then she has been speaking for the
cause in New England with wonderful success.
She is now resting and visiting with her friend,
Mrs. John b. Cough, In Worcester, Mass prior to
her return TO Dakota the latter part OF July.
Willis A. German Corps, No. 10 Grand Forks,
was invited to participate IA the celebration Of the
4th Of July. They secured the representation OF
the States by IS young ladies dressed ia white, each
bearing flag and the name OF State. and all
seated ia n triumphal car built for the occasion.
NAS 0SNNN-@ Va A-4.S~%ags -%+@7
Birdie Walsh
Miss Cora L. Smith followed in phaeton which
was trimmed with red, white aud blue and which
bore on each side the motto: " Dakota Let the
little sister in" The representation was a good
one. and the appeal 70 be admitted s one that is
going up from every loyal heart In the Territory
The ladies are becoming interested and now Con-
gress will certainly have To yield TO the right and
no longer deny fair Dakota the privileges 10 which
she Is entitled. Such were the thoughts aroused
as Miss Smith passed along the crowded streets.
number Of tie W.R-C. ladies followed in car
riages. On arriving ut the grove Miss Cora +.
Smith read the Declaration OF Independence as ex-
Cor. Pierce declared Better than ever heard il
read before" Miss smith Ia the accomplished
daughter Of Mrs. sara 4. b. Smith, Department
President Of the " X g.. and graduate Of the Phil
adelphia School Of Osatory.-ss
DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS.
DEAR TRmUyE: Reading in the ReliefCoTps News
column accounts from many Of the Departments
Of the observance Of Memorial Day, wish you
would give little space 10 "a report from M2ssa-
chuse;ts, Have been prevented By illness from
sending Il sooner.
Our Department numbered 90 Corps on Memo
rial Day. and full reports were received from every
Corps, showing that the women Of the Old Bay
State are as earnest and jealous In honoIing the
memory Of our dead heroes as they were in their
care Of the living ones during the war.
Eighty out of the 20 Corps attended Memorial
services in body; over 1900 members took active
part in the duties OF the day, assisted In beautiful
and appropriate exercises by nearly 1000 children.
Nearly every Corps in the Department placed
memorials for the Unknown Dead and Army
Logan with special tributes, and several Corps
placing memorials for Gen. Grant. The graves OF
deceased members aud comrades Of their Posts
were not forgotten. Some OF these tributes were
very elaborate and beautiful. large number of
the Corps members worked two and three days in
succession preparing these memorials, also assist
ing their respective Posts in making bouquets,
wreahs. filing baskets, etc; in addition to this,
bountiful collatons were served 70 large numbers.
la many OF the towns and cities the Sons OF Vet
Grams performed escort duty and rendered efficient
service throughout the day.
Special services for the Unknown Dead and
Army Nurses were performed by many Of the
Corps and were interesting and impressive. Corps
So, Of Athol, held special service IN memory OF
Gen. Logan.
Ia full the interesting reports received from Corps
Chaplains. Of the services and beautiful tributes.
One memorial prepared by Corps p, of Waltham,
aud placed in tEe Soldiers Lot" in that city, de-
serves notice. II in the form of Sarcopha-
Rus-completely covered with rare and beautiful
flowers aud evergreen. Through the center OF the
front, on G white ground bordered with violets
this inscription: In memory OF those WHO
sleep on Southern battlefields. in prison-pens,
meath the ocean wave" On the top were placed
floral designs-a soldiers cap, two crossed swords,
and large cross: on the Sides shield and anchor.
This magnificent memorial was designed by the
President, ard she WIS assisted IN Its construction
by ladies Of the Corps A letter from the Post was
received by the Corps. expressing their apprecia-
| ton and gratitude Tor the beautiful tribute.
Many OF the reports tell Of the increasing interest
manifested by tine peope-thcir liberality IN giving
money. flowers. etc; courtesies extended to Posts
and Corps, and tile perfect harmony existing among
all In the performance of this beautiful work Truly
zone touch of nature makes the whole world kin."
cannot close without mentioning an interesting
incident connected with the Memorial service held
/ by Corps J. OF Filehbgrg II was the presentation
10 the Corps by the orator OF the day of beautiful
magnolia blossom. and other rare flowers given TO
him while in Florida By gentleman who served
as Captain under Wade Hampton during the war (;
10 sent especially for this service. Such beau
tful evidence OF reconciliation Is very gratifying,
| and serves TO show that in the graves of our
heroes of the blue and gray, North and South have
under the dear old nag-Mary L. Knowles, De-
partmcnl Chaplain, Boston, Mass.
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Mrs. G. n. Crandall, Depart
ment Treasurer, W.KC. Brookhed No., relates a
very Interesting and social time at King City No.
| The Corps had called meeting A delegation were
awaiting her at the depot and escorted her TO their
place of meeting. Everything was in perfect order
| Ia neatly furnished hall. The President Mary
I A. Single, a most capable officer and greatly be-
| loved by her Corps for her faithfulness and zeal
called the Corps TO order. The work Of the Ritual
| was gone through with and the work was most in
teresting us each officer had her part memorized.
The Corps consists Of - intelligent and capable
women. The Post fully appreciates the Corps as "A
| wonderful helper. Aferthe Corps closed they were
invited into an adjoining room, where a collation.
was served by the ladies' Then with many comrades
they repaired 10 the hall 10 witness drill by the
Post with their guns, just received by them from
Governors Island, OF which they seemed as proud
| as boys with new red-top boots" May sucf,
| harmony and peace continue with the Corps l. the
wish OF the vistor.-CaTric QueSta, Corresponding
Secretary. Brookfeld, No.
DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA.
David L. Small, No S. Harrisburg 90 members
President, Catherine Robinson; Secretary. Annie
Broadie. Instituted and installed by Emma
Richards, June q. 1887.